### Run PyCrucible to Package Project

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/usage

This command initiates the PyCrucible packaging process for a specified project. It requires the path to the project's main file or directory. The output will be a launcher executable.

```shell
crucible -e /path/to/my/project
```

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### Build PyCrucial from Source using Rust

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/installation

Compiles PyCrucial from its source code using Rust and Cargo. This method requires Rust to be installed on your system.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/razorblade23/PyCrucible
cd PyCrucible
cargo build --release
```

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### Install PyCrucial using PIP

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/installation

Installs PyCrucible using the pip package manager. This is the simplest method and requires pip to be installed.

```bash
pip install pycrucible
```

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### Configure PyCrucible Hooks

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/configuration

Defines python scripts to execute before ('pre_run') or after ('post_run') the main application. Useful for setup and cleanup tasks.

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.hooks]
pre_run = "some_script.py"
post_run = "some_other_script.py"

```

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.hooks]
pre_run = "some_script.py"
post_run = "some_other_script.py"

```

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### PyCrucible Packaging Options

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/usage

These are additional command-line options to customize PyCrucible's packaging behavior. They control aspects like output file naming, the path to the 'uv' executable, temporary directory extraction, and debugging.

```shell
-o, --output
      Sets the output path and filename (default: `./launcher` or `./launcher.exe`)
```

```shell
--uv-path <UV_PATH>
      Path to `uv` executable. If not found, it will be downloaded automatically [default: `.`]
```

```shell
--extract-to-temp
      Extract Python project to a temporary directory when running
```

```shell
--debug
      Enable debug output
```

```shell
-h, --help
      Print help
```

```shell
-V, --version
      Print version
```

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### Configure PyCrucible Entrypoint

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/configuration

Sets the main script to be executed by PyCrucible. Supports both 'entrypoint' and 'entry' keys. This is a required configuration.

```toml
[tool.pycrucible]
entrypoint = "src/main.py"
# or
entry = "src/main.py"

```

```toml
[tool.pycrucible]
entrypoint = "src/main.py"
# or
entry = "src/main.py"

```

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### Configure PyCrucible Source Repository

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/configuration

Sets the GitHub repository for the auto-update feature. Currently supports public repositories and defines the branch and update strategy.

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.source]
repository = "https://github.com/username/repo"
branch = "main"
update_strategy = "pull"

```

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.source]
repository = "https://github.com/username/repo"
branch = "main"
update_strategy = "pull"

```

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### Configure PyCrucible File Patterns

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/configuration

Specifies files to include and exclude from bundling using GLOB patterns. Essential for controlling the final application package size and contents.

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.patterns]
include = [
    "**/*.py",
]
exclude = [
    "**/__pycache__/**",
]

```

```toml
patterns.include = [
    "**/*.py",
]
patterns.exclude = [
    ".venv/**/*",
    "**/__pycache__/**",
    ".git/**/*",
    "**/*.pyc",
    "**/*.pyo",
    "**/*.pyd"
]

```

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### Configure PyCrucible Runtime Options

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/configuration

Defines runtime behavior for the final executable, such as enabling debug mode or temporary file extraction. These are optional settings.

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.options]
debug = false
extract_to_temp = false
delete_after_run = false

```

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.options]
debug = false
extract_to_temp = false
delete_after_run = false

```

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### Configure PyCrucible Environment Variables

Source: https://pycrucible.razorblade23.dev/latest/configuration

Injects environment variables into the running process. Useful for setting configuration flags or paths required by the application.

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.env]
PYTHONPATH = "src"
DEBUG = "1"
APP_ENV = "development"

```

```toml
[tool.pycrucible.env]
PYTHONPATH = "src"
DEBUG = "1"
APP_ENV = "development"

```

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